RACK 'EM UP

摘要

Dedicated automotive trains hauling long strings of auto racks carrying as many as a thousand vehicles move new automobiles to market efficiently thanks to a network of loading yards that safely and quickly transfer automobiles from truck to train and back again. Accurate tracking from assembly plant to auto dealerships while ensuring damage-free delivery is essential. CSX Transportation accomplishes the crucial delivery process using a network of yards run by Total Distribution Services Inc., a CSX subsidiary. Total Distribution locations strategically span the CSX system, from Michigan to Florida and Tennessee to Delaware. The yards feature more than simply storage, staging, transfer, and haul-away or drive-away services. They also provide auto rack switching and preparation, major railcar repairs, and use advanced inventory control systems to track vehicle movement through the CSX system with real-time reporting.